Hardships

Struggles in Central Somalia: A Glimpse into the Lives of Families In a quiet corner of Dusamareb, Somalia, Mohamed Mahmoud Hussein stands in his metal workshop, gripped by the unsettling reality that his doors may soon close for good. His concern, however, stretches beyond the confines of his business; it envelops his family. Five of his children have faced expulsion from school due to unpaid fees, a heart-wrenching consequence of his current struggles. “I owe $150 at Waabari School, where my daughter was…

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a boiling point, especially in the northern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu. Here, the M23 group—an armed faction with a historical context of rebellion—has gone head-to-head with the Congolese army and their allies. The situation has escalated dramatically, turning lives upside down and forcing countless families to flee their homes in search of safety. Since January 2025, the echoes of gunfire in Masisi, Minova, and areas just outside Goma…